Good BBQ sauce recipes?

[soapbox]

Wait...this is by far the single most incendiary thread you can possibly post. There is no way that this doesn't end with people coming to blows...despite the distance that may separate them. For God's sake, there are people that allege still that the Civil War was fought over BBQ sauce!

I demand this thread be locked now!

Are y'all sure y'all are from New York? You, suh, seem to know a lot about barbecue...

 

[nikkuchan]

Back to the OP.

Isn't there good Korean "bbq" in Japan? One of the joys of living in Seattle was the Korean community, which offered several really good grilled meat. I've not found the same satisfaction in the Bay Area. It was marinated in a sweet soy sauce-based and cooked similarly to fajitas.

Not American bbq, but really good eats, nonetheless.

Roger

Yes, there are Korean Barbeque places in Japan, called yakiniku, and it's ever so delicious, but they use lots of Korean sauces. I'm looking for some classic BBQ sauce like I had back in the states.

 

[Brodirt]

Are y'all sure y'all are from New York? You, suh, seem to know a lot about barbecue...

I'm a bit of a foodie. Oh, and I have family in Nashville and Virginia.

 

[gollum83]

Yes, there are Korean Barbeque places in Japan, called yakiniku, and it's ever so delicious, but they use lots of Korean sauces. I'm looking for some classic BBQ sauce like I had back in the states.

Define classic because there's a lot of classic BBQ sauces, rubs, etc over here in the states. Honestly, you trying to start a fight here?

 

[nikkuchan]

Define classic because there's a lot of classic BBQ sauces, rubs, etc over here in the states. Honestly, you trying to start a fight here?

Why is this such a touchy topic? Yes I know there are many types, which is why I'm asking here. I like my variety. One of my favorite ways to kill time is just making food, so I'll probably try a number of these (if not all of them), so whatever you give me I'll probably make it.

 

[krevo]

The one I've been hooked on for the last 3 bbq's we've had.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong, dark coffee
* 1 cup ketchup
* 1/2 cup cider vinegar
* 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
* 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped, about 1 cup
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
* 3 fresh hot chili peppers, such as jalapeno, or hotter if desired, seeded
* 2 Tablespoons hot dry mustard mixed with 1 tablespoon warm water
* 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
* 2 Tablespoons chili powder

Preparation:
Put espresso or coffee, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic, chile peppers, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, and chili powder in a small pot, stir them together, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower the heat so the mixture is just simmering and let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, let the mixture cool, then puree it in a blender or food processor fitted with the steel blade.

The barbecue sauce can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

 

[Fnord5]

Some essential ingredients for me include ketchup, cider vinegar, molasses, and bourbon.

Absolutely. I prefer a stronger flavored bourbon that can come through the sweetness and vinegar bite. Plenty of fresh ground black pepper, and cayenne to give it a kick.

Food Network


The food network has a lot of great recipes !!!
I highly suggest rachel ray or alton browns recipes........
or even the Neely's they specialize in that stuff.

No offense, but rachel ray has no business telling me, or anyone else how to make a bbq sauce, I can't stand her.

Alton though, he is OK in my book, definitely a science geek when it comes to cooking, and you can get consistent results following him.

 

[gollum83]

Absolutely. I prefer a stronger flavored bourbon that can come through the sweetness and vinegar bite. Plenty of fresh ground black pepper, and cayenne to give it a kick.


No offense, but rachel ray has no business telling me, or anyone else how to make a bbq sauce, I can't stand her.

Alton though, he is OK in my book, definitely a science geek when it comes to cooking, and you can get consistent results following him.

Rachel Ray is the devil!

 

[liege]

The one I've been hooked on for the last 3 bbq's we've had.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong, dark coffee
* 1 cup ketchup
* 1/2 cup cider vinegar
* 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
* 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped, about 1 cup
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
* 3 fresh hot chili peppers, such as jalapeno, or hotter if desired, seeded
* 2 Tablespoons hot dry mustard mixed with 1 tablespoon warm water
* 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
* 2 Tablespoons chili powder

Preparation:
Put espresso or coffee, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic, chile peppers, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, and chili powder in a small pot, stir them together, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower the heat so the mixture is just simmering and let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, let the mixture cool, then puree it in a blender or food processor fitted with the steel blade.

The barbecue sauce can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

You might be hooked on it because of the espresso?
I'm going to have to try this one...very intriguing.

 

[mbrossar]

My personal favorite

• 2 quarts Ketchup (I use Huntz Organic if you can find it)
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sea salt
• 2 tablespoons celery seed
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons cayan pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

One nice thing about this recipe is you can put it on your meat as soon as it goes on the barbecue and it still won't burn. I even marinade chicken in it.

 

[bamafan64]

Don't y'all and on over into Alabama make a mayonnaise-based "white sauce?"
Maybe it's just Alabama... I just found this citation

"Georgia BBQ Sauce: Georgia is the home of the bourbon (Jack Daniel's) barbecue sauce. This is a thick, flavorful tomato based sauce with a medium amount of sweetness."​

which sounds pretty good to me.

Anyone want to stick up for the mayo-be-cue? I've never had it myself.

Roger

It's easy to make and quite good, too! Here's the recipe...
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons white wine Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Combine all these into a bowl, then use a whisk to blend them together. I'd let it sit overnight before using it, though. This sauce is best with chicken.

Leave it to southerners to make something more fattening, eh?

 

[Rughi]

It's easy to make and quite good, too! Here's the recipe... This sauce is best with chicken... Leave it to southerners to make something more fattening, eh?

Well, if that's a concern, you could slather the mayo-be-cue over skinless chicken breast

Roger

 

[bamafan64]

Well, if that's a concern, you could slather the mayo-be-cue over skinless chicken breast

Roger

Yecccccchhhhhhhh! Chicken breasts are too dry, plus the skin's the best part, especially when it's wrapped around drumsticks and thighs!